The Robinson-Patman Act of 1936:

a. made monopolization of trade a misdemeanor.

b. set up the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to deal with "unfair methods of competition."

c. prohibited suppliers from offering special discounts to large chain stores without offering them to everyone else.

d. made interlocking directorates illegal.

e. empowered the FTC to deal with false and deceptive acts or practices.

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Jessie Boone

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25 October, 03:38

The Robinson-Patman Act of 1936:

a. made monopolization of trade a misdemeanor.

b. set up the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to deal with "unfair methods of competition."

c. prohibited suppliers from offering special discounts to large chain stores without offering them to everyone else.

d. made interlocking directorates illegal.

e. empowered the FTC to deal with false and deceptive acts or practices.

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Snowflake · Answer 1

Option C is the correct one.

Prohibited supplier from offering special discount to large chain stores without offering them to everyone else.

Explanation:

The Robinson-Patman Act seeks to limit the ability of large, powerful buyers to gain price discounts through the use of their buying power.